Meet Your Neuro-Oncology Team

Benefit from the most advanced care for brain, spine and nerve cancer at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Bronx. Here you can expect the latest treatments, guidance and support. You’ll receive a treatment plan tailored to your needs and best care available. We’ll focus on what all cancer patients need most—healing and hope.

Team Leaders

Our experienced specialists direct our neuro-oncology cancer team. They ensure you receive the most effective and safe treatments for your cancer.

Madhur K. Garg, MD, MBA

Madhur K. Garg, MD, MBA

Clinical Director, Radiation Oncology
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Katharine A. McNeill, MD

Katharine A. McNeill, MD

Assistant Professor, The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology
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Adilia Hormigo, MD, PhD

Adilia Hormigo, MD, PhD

Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
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Vijay Agarwal, MD

Vijay Agarwal, MD

Director of Montefiore Einstein Skull-Base Tumor Center
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Team Members

Our team offers well-rounded, whole-person care. Together we help you have the best outcomes. And we’ll provide the best possible quality of life during and after your treatment.

Celina Crisman, MD

Celina Crisman, MD

Assistant Professor, The Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery
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Koudedja Dembele, NP

Koudedja Dembele, NP

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Emad N. Eskandar, MD

Emad N. Eskandar, MD

Jeffrey P. Bergstein Chair in Neurological Surgery
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Jana L. Fox, MD

Jana L. Fox, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
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Rasim A. Gucalp, MD

Rasim A. Gucalp, MD

Professor, Department of Oncology
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Benjamin T. Himes, MD, PhD

Benjamin T. Himes, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, The Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery
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Shalom Kalnicki, MD

Shalom Kalnicki, MD

Associate Director, Clinical Affairs, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Patrick A. Lasala, MD

Patrick A. Lasala, MD

Associate Professor
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Patricia Ni, PA

Patricia Ni, PA

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Justin Y. Tang, MD

Justin Y. Tang, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
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Reza Yassari, MD, NSDR

Reza Yassari, MD, NSDR

Chief, Division of Spinal Neurosurgery
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Michael L. Yee, MD

Michael L. Yee, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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